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Teal
Bird and color name
This name of both a grayish-greenish-blue color and a kind of wild duck can be used for both boys and girls.
Theron
Greek
"hunter"
Theron is best known these days as the surname of actress Charlize, but it does have a long history as a first name, ranking in the Top 500 in the early part of the 20th century and only dropping out…
Thoren
Norse and Scandinavian
"thunder"
As the mythological Thor morphs into a modern baby name, the variations Thoren and Thorin feel like real possibilities, not just in Scandinavia but around the Western world.
Thorin
Norse and Scandinavian
"thunder or brave and daring"
Some sources give Thorin as a variation of the thunder god name Thor, equivalent to Thoren, while others says it comes from the verb að þora, meaning "to dare." This is a dwarf's name that first…
Thorn
English
"prickle"
Rose and Briar are popular, and Hawthorn is cool – so why not the equally prickly Thorn? Add an E to give it a surnamey spin.
Thursten
Thursten is a masculine name of Old Norse and Germanic origins, a variant of the more common Thurston. Derived from the name 'Þórsteinn' meaning 'Thor's stone' or 'Thor's power,' it connects to the…
Timotheus
Timotheus is the original Greek form of Timothy, derived from the elements 'timao' meaning 'to honor' and 'theos' meaning 'God,' thus translating to 'honoring God' or 'honored by God.' This masculine…
Tivadar
Tivadar is a masculine Hungarian name derived from the Greek name Theodore, which means 'gift of God.' This distinctive name has been used in Hungary for centuries and represents the Hungarian…
Txomin
Basque, from Latin
"belonging to the lord"
Distinct, sunny and energetic, Txomin is actually a variant of Dominic used in the Basque Country.
Tymek
Tymek is a masculine name of Polish origin, functioning as a diminutive of Tymoteusz, the Polish form of Timothy. The name derives from the Greek 'Timotheos,' meaning 'honoring God' or 'honored by…
Uram
Uram is a masculine name with several possible origins. In Hungarian, it can mean 'my lord' or 'my master,' deriving from 'úr' (lord) with a possessive suffix. The name also appears in Korean, though…
Usher
Yiddish variation of Asher or English surname from French
"blessed; doorkeeper"
Strongly associated with the mega-popular single-named singer, who was actually the fourth Usher Raymond in his family. He could start a fad. The Yiddish variation of Usher is commonly used in the…
Umbriel
Vail
Place-name
"valley"
Aspen's sibling.
Valentine
Latin
"strength, health"
Valentine is an attractive Shakespearean name with romantic associations, but those very ties to the saint and the sentimental holiday have sent it into a decline, one which we think may be about to…
Valerian
Latin
"strength, health"
This name of a Roman emperor and of a sedating plant is still used quietly, given to about a dozen baby boys in the US last year. It has a strong, rhythmic sound and could make a modern-feeling honor…
Valor
Word name
"courage and bravery"
This modern virtue name gives a nod to ancient chivalry and could also work as an updated form of the classic Victor. A bold choice, but one that an increasing number of parents have been making in…
Verdan
Verdan is an uncommon masculine name with multiple possible origins. It may derive from Latin 'viridis' meaning 'green,' suggesting connotations of growth, vitality, and nature. Alternatively, it…
Veren
Veren is a rare masculine name with multiple possible origins. It may derive from Latin 'verus' meaning 'true,' or have connections to Dutch and Germanic roots. In some contexts, it could be related…
Verne
Latin
"springlike"
Verne is a masculine name of Latin origin, derived from the Latin word 'vernus,' meaning 'spring-like' or 'flourishing.' This name gained recognition largely through the famous French author Jules…